Willie “Pete” Williams released in Georgia

01.25.07

Last week, DNA testing proved the innocence of Willie "Pete" Williams, who had served nearly 22 years for a rape he didn't commit. Now, he is awaiting a court hearing officially exonerating him of the crime. 


Read more about the case at the Georgia Innocence Project's website

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UPDATE:

Student involvement helped win Williams' freedom

. (Atlanta Journal Constitution, 01/28/07, free subscription required) 

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